In a new twist on the Bond odds scorecard, Henry Cavill took a huge leap forward to pass fan favorite Idris Elba just as the latter retired from the game. It’s no news that the James Bond franchise was on the lookout for the latest reincarnation of 007 after Daniel Craig’s 15th birthday ended. It’s only a matter of time before the world is presented to the chosen one.
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Henry Cavill reportedly tops Bond casting pick
The Steel man the actor has come a long way since his Lagoon Hotel days and yet, when reminiscing about his early 2005 audition against Daniel Craig for the lead role of James Bond, Cavill encountered the words “a little chubby” of the director of Casino Royale. At the time the actor didn’t receive the final award due to his physique and now 15 years later fate has come full circle as Cavill now becomes the one to lead the slate for the next 007 casting .
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Idris Elba, who is otherwise known for his MCU role in the Thor franchise, was so far favored over the rest of the cast, including Tom Hardy, Rege Jean Page, and of course, Henry Cavill. However, the directors are most likely looking for someone who would be the perfect person to take on the franchise for at least the next decade or more. And so, as the criteria suggests, the actor should be closer in age to rising newcomer Rege Jean Page rather than Idris Elba.
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As time passes, the drag war between the top four contenders for the crown role escalates. Bond odds have now narrowed to Henry Cavill who holds a record of 2/1 at Ladbrokes, one of the betting companies overlooking the latest Bond casting odds. Alex Apatis (of the firm) revealed in a recent press release,
“In a shocking twist over the past few days, we’ve seen Henry Cavill overtake Idris Elba in 007 betting, with the Superman star now the favorite to replace Daniel Craig.”
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It’s hardly surprising to the Bond fandom that Cavill now spearheads the rankings of this particular franchise given his experience and expertise in the action genre and his mastery of delivering powerful performances. on the screen. Be it Impossible mission Where the witcher, Henry Cavill has proven his ability to captivate audiences time and time again and if cast as the next Bond he will be the farthest from disappointment.
Source: Express UK
